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Echocardiographic Features of Evolving Aortic Root Abscess

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Paravalvular abscess is a serious complication of endocarditis that often requires surgical intervention. Diagnosis is achieved by recognizing echocardiographic features of paravalvular abscess seen on transesophageal echocardiography. Our case report highlights these features seen in a patient with aortic root abscess and aortotricuspid annulus involvement. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2019.07.024

Authors: Mohsin Khan, Lakshmi Muthukumar, Bijoy K. Khandheria

Institutions: Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Aurora Sinai Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850